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No they can not. In order for a non us citizen to be able to work in the United States, they need to apply for and receive a work visa. That will allow them to get a job, and may supply a temporary SSN.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoStudents can. If enrolled in a college all you need is find a job on campus. Oce you did you just a need a letter from employer to apply at the social security office. That's it.
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∙ 13y agoYou must be at least a Legal Resident Alien which you become when you are approved for a Green Card. Once you are approved, you can apply for a Social Security Number.
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∙ 13y agoYes, there are certain exceptions. There are ways for non citizens to obtain a SS#. I found a link, hope its helpful.
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What law Requires a US Citizen to get a Social Security Number?
The Social Security Act requires ALL residents of the United States and its Territories to obtain a Social Security number (SSN), in order to be able to work or receive any Social Security benefits.
Is a Social security number required to be president?
Of the United States of America, Yes. You have to have a social security number to be a citizen and you have to be a citizen to be president.
Can you receive social security benefits if you have never worked and you are not a citizen?
yes
How do you buy a Social Security number?
You don't buy a social security number. You go to your local social security office and apply to receive your own personal social security number.Buying a social security number is against the law.
Can a non-american obtain a US issued credit card?
No. Applying for a credit card you must be a United States citizen. They varify this among other things with your social security number. To have a social security number you must be a citizen. All credit card issuers request your social security number and if you don't give it they will not give you credit. No. Applying for a credit card you must be a United States citizen. They varify this among other things with your social security number. To have a social security number you must be a citizen. All credit card issuers request your social security number and if you don't give it they will not give you credit.
Do the Virgin Islands receive a social security number?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security payments outside the United States as long as you are eligible for them. However, there are certain countries to which we are not allowed to send payments. Your question was not clear. I hope I answered it correctly. If not, please edit and resend the question.
Who was the first person to get a social security number?
The first person to receive a social security number is actually unknown. See Related Links.
Is a social security number unique?
Yes. Every citizen has their own unique number to identify them.
Can Canadian citizen who does not have US job yet apply for US social security number?
No.
If you are applyig for a replacement Social Security card and already have a number but is not a citizen What happens if you say you are a citizen on the application when you're not?
its illegal to claim that you are a citizen when your not. you have to submit a letter to your social security office of what your mistake was and wha the correct answer should be. Claiming that you are a citizen when you are not could jeopadize your process to be an American citizen.
You live in Pakistan and you have social secutity number you got this number when you visited US?
if you live in Pakistan and have a social security number than you are an American citizen. Social security numbers are only given to citizens and naturalized citizens.
How long do new immigrants have to wait before filling out a social security card application?
You get a social security number as soon as you become a citizen, but you must file to get a card. There is no waiting time, you can get it as soon as you become a citizen.
